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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.57, 269.91 and 112.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.57, 269.91 and 112.69 is: 155.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.57 : 269.91 = 112.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.57/269.91 = 112.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.57x = 269.91 × 112.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.57x = 30,415.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,415.59/195.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.52

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